Satisfying Morning Meals

Satisfying Morning Meals

One month ago, six women from across the country started a journey to a healthier life through the Woman’s Day Live Longer & Stronger Challenge with Joy Bauer. So far, the group has lost over 80 pounds and is well on their way to lowering their heart disease risk. Although they all struggled with different eating problems before they began the program, there was one thing they had in common: They didn’t eat a healthy meal—or any meal at all—for breakfast. Research shows that skipping breakfast messes with your insulin resistance and your metabolism, while having an unhealthy one that lacks protein could lead to needless snacking later in the day. So for the women, changing their breakfast habits was a crucial first step in starting to slim down. Check out how they’ve changed their morning ways.

Antoinette

Antoinette

Antoinette used to skip breakfast in favor of just drinking a vanilla latte, but now she sets the tone for her day by adding chocolate protein powder to her iced coffee and savoring some fruit like kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe and honeydew. This combination—although still light—keeps her satisfied and on track for a day of healthy eating.